Bridgehampton School's Robotics Team Readies For Competition

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY — Bridgehampton School’s VEX Robotics team, Team 11066A, is preparing for its upcoming competition on Feb. 15, where students will showcase their engineering, programming and teamwork skills in a competitive robotics setting, the district said.

The team has spent weeks refining its robot design, coding systems and practicing driving strategies in preparation for the VEX VRC competition, district officials added.

Students have also worked collaboratively to strengthen their understanding of the design process, improve performance and prepare for the competition interview portion, where teams are evaluated on innovation, problem solving and communication.

"Team 11066A is made up of students serving in varied roles, each contributing to the team’s success," the district said. "Jamari Roberts serves as captain and engineer, supporting both programming and overall team leadership. Christian Pinckney works as an engineer and programmer, while Jordan H. contributes as an engineer and driver. Engher Suarez serves as programmer and supports online challenges. Dominic Giosi manages the team’s notebook, serves as treasurer and also contributes as a driver."

The robotics program continues to provide students with opportunities to strengthen collaboration, creativity and real-world STEM skills while working toward a shared goal, the district said.